Construction Inspector Senior

Job Profile

Construction and Planning Analyst 2

Construction and Planning

Full time

$95,000.00 USD Annual

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Supports the preparation of facilities plans, construction bid documents, and coordination of project implementation.

This position is based on the Tempe campus but may require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need. This requisition will remain open until filled.

• Observes commercial construction work in progress to ensure conformance with applicable code requirements and acceptable standards of workmanship.
• Prepares reports and inspection documentation, maintains all required records; supervises special inspections and assists building inspections on difficult or unusual code requirements for residential and commercial structures.
• Conducts field/site visits when needed.
• Inspects sites to identify potential construction deficiencies due to existing items not being reflected in construction plans.
• Consults with architects, engineers, designers, and contractors concerning deficiencies with structural and non-structural requirements.
• Reviews existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for safety requirements.
• Consults with customers to explain codes and regulations, reviews plans prior to submittal.
• Researches alternate products, materials and methods of construction for compliance and makes recommendations to the Building Official.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures directed by the Building Official.
• Establishes schedules and methods for plan reviews and permit issuance; evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
• Recommends improvements and modifications or changes in codes to resolve design and interpretation issues and to accommodate new materials, design concepts and initiatives.
• Attends various project meetings to provide information on ASU’s building code requirements, policies and procedures.
• Prepares regularly scheduled and ad hoc reports.
• Answers questions and provides amplifying data concerning code and plan check reports; advises building inspectors of any potential issues.
• Acts as technical advisor.
• Interprets codes and regulations related to plans review and construction projects; researches and brings forward recommendations for updates.
• May review building plans to determine code compliance and compliance with applicable laws, codes and standards under the jurisdiction of ASU.
• May approve or deny plans as appropriate, sign off on approved plans and legal documents.

Monday–Friday 6:00 am–3:00 pm

$79,000–$95,000 annually based on education and experience. ASU offers a comprehensive overall compensation plan with the State of Arizona.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the I‑Codes, ADA and NFPA standards.
• Evidence of Building Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
• Evidence of Commercial Electrical Inspector certification or other ICC certifications.
• Evidence of Commercial Combination Inspector certification from the ICC.
• Evidence of one additional ICC certification within six (6) months of employment date.
• Evidence of Building Plans Examiner certification from the International Code Council (ICC).
• Experience performing plan reviews for conformance to building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes for commercial projects.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Activities performed in a variety of internal and external settings.
• Access to various construction sites and campus tunnels for visual inspections, involving stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, kneeling, crawling in confined spaces, climbing stairs and ladders, working on scaffolding, and standing and walking for long…